The Wedding- Reception
After the ceremony our guests got to explore the beautiful estate of greystone mansion while enjoying hors d’oeuvres catered by Wolfgang Puck. Allen & I decided to stay behind to share a few quiet moments together, and it was those 10 minutes that we now hold closest to our hearts. We were both gleaming of joy coming out of a heartfelt and unexpectedly tear jerking ceremony. If I could give any advice to all the brides to be out there- set aside some alone time for the two of you, whether it be before or after the ceremony! Even if its only for 5 minutes…its worth it!
Look familiar? Do you guys remember the DIY golden books that we made HERE on our channel for the wedding series??
When planning for the wedding there was one thing I was certain of- that the ceremony & reception would both be outdoors. As a little girl I’ve always envisioned an outdoor parisian inspired garden party wedding! And so we did…. despite the heat the ambience was beyond perfect!
As for the flowers we decided to keep them soft & muted in color, but wild in form. Do you guys remember the episode when we were deciding upon the flowers HERE? seems just like yesterday when we were in the midst of the planning madness!
Our wedding party made a pretty epic entrance by performing the choreographed dance of “Gangnam Style”! (If you guys have no idea what that is you must watch this video HERE!) As we entered the courtyard as husband & wife, we were both so overwhelmed with joy & excitement!
All eyes were on us, but we were still so giddy that we ended up just laughing & smiling for the duration of our first dance.
By now you guys know my absurd obsession with gold accents along with macarons,therefore we decided to incorporate both! Just in case the luxe desert table was not enough for our guests.. each individual table had their very own batch of freshly made macarons!
Do you guys recall THIS blog post HERE? Where I asked you to help me pick out my tableware for the wedding??? Well majority of you voted for “The Classic Statement”, and I cant’ get over how beautiful it looked…so THANK YOU!
It was when my dad gave his speech I completely lost it all over again. As we stepped into our Father/Daughter dance, I let him lead the way and guide me, as he had always guided me thru my entire life.
Elaine of Papermade Design created Our desert menu on this beautiful gold mirror!
As I live for my sweets & desserts, we decided to spoil our guests (specifically the ladies) with 3 different type of cakes, cakepops, macarons, and cupcakes. Thanks to Cakes By Rumy for going over & beyond with the desert table!
Our little flower girl drinking her tea & munching away on her macaron in her Lace dress by Nancy August.
As the air got a little dusky and the light became a bit more golden, we knew it was time to wistfully bid our guests goodbye.
This now wraps up everything left of our wedding. I want to take the time to thank YOU for being an immense part of our journey. From all the comments, encouragement, suggestions, and ideas..thank you for being a part of our love story.
Just in case you missed the last 4 wedding posts-The Morning Of, Our First Look , The Ceremony , and our Wedding invitation
and of course our Wedding Series!
VENDOR DETAILS
Photography - Jana Williams
Wedding Planner & Event Designer - Details Details
Floral Design- Shawna Yamamoto
Papergoods + Rusted Keys- Papermade Design
Rental- Etablir
Cake & Desert Table- Cakes By Rumy
Location- Greystone Mansion
Catering- Wolfgang Puck
FLOWER GIRL
Dress - Nancy August
BRIDE’S LOOK
Dress- Custom made by R-mine Bridal
Brooch & Earrings- custom made by R-mine Bridal (Swarovski)
Shoes- Gucci
Jewelry- Charriol
Hair & Makeup- Yuri Sinata
Makeup used- Maybelline
Nails- Essie (cloud nine)
GROOM’S LOOK
Suit- Banana Republic
Tie- Michael Kors
Shoes- John Varvatos
xoxo
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Wow, beautiful wedding and beautiful photographs, I feel so inspired!
Breath taking! Loved it all! Would you please share the same of the song used in your video! Love!
Your wedding was so stunning! I have enjoyed watching and thank you for allowing us this look into a very personal and beautiful moment in your life.
You look sooooo beautiful and happy! You guys are so in love and it really shows.
Congratulations once again.
Chriselle, you’re wedding day looks just beautiful
Thank you for taking us on your amazing journey!
Allen looks like papa Chen!
beautiful couple and amazing photos! Honestly your wedding motif is exactly what I have planned for mine! 
xoxoandrea.com
Absolutely perfect. I love the details and how happy you look! All the best to you and your husband.
wish u all the best..ur so lucky ..what a great weed party
loved every little detail! your dress was just over the top gorgeous….thanks for sharing these pics with us!
Chriselle you looked absolutely amazing. You wedding photos belong in a bridal magazine. Wishing you & Alan all the best … a long, healthy happily ever after. God bless.
You two look so happy together! Wish you both all the luck in the world!
Much Love
Oh Chriselle you are so beautiful with your weeding dress, you look like a princess, and the receprion is very gorgeous, everything is perfect, is evident that you had work hard!
Thanks for sharing with us, I dream with you!!
I wish you both the best!!!
Kisses from Italy Clo
That was EPIC!!!
It was a beautiful weding!!!!!I really liked that you were not intimidated during his wedding to make entrance by performing the choreographed dance of Gangnam Style!!! (This is my favorite song) I hope when I grew up my wedding will be similar to somthing like that .. (as I do at school yet I’m only 14 years old and I live in Europe you, so you know that you have fans not only in America) Criselle I love you <3 , and congratulations on your new step in life!! What I can tell you more, you are beautiful, charming and my inspiration <3 I wish happy life for you and your husband!
Absolutely beautiful! The pictures are amazing. I wish my wedding will be as beautiful as yours! Hope that you two will have an amazing journey filled with laughter and happiness
So beautiful
xo
glamDevils
love you,so happy you have a perfect wedding!
nawww the photos with you and your dad are so beautiful … makes me all teary. such lovely memories on such a beautiful day =)
I never comment on any blogs BUT just had to on this one!
Absolutely gorgeous, Chriselle!
Amazing! Everything looks so romantic! Can’t wait to get married!
Wow, I’m so glad you shared your wedding experience, photos videos etc. with us. It’s been so inspiring following you through this journey! Your husband is really handsome and you both look so in love perfect for each other. It makes me dream about finding true love, and give me hope. Wish you the best in your newly wed life xoxo
Ps. The little flower girl was sooooo cute!! and your wedding was gorgeous, just like you!
It looks like it was a princess’s wedding! everything looks so lovely. The cake looks yummy!
It looks like it was a princess’s wedding! everything looks so lovely. The cake looks yummy!
Really beautiful pictures. Everything is gorgeous.
Lovely photos and congrats!
Gorgeous!! it looks like it was such a wonderful reception and that you had such a wonderful time!! you deserved it chriselle you work so hard!
wow these photos are amazing. congrats again!
xx
Glass of Fashion
LOVE LOVE ALL OF THESE AMAZING PICS! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!
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I’m so in love with your love story!! I can’t stop going back and looking at the pictures, listening to Juan Paolo’s songs, this is all I dream for my own wedding, someday, such an inspiration! And when he looks at you it’s like the world stops for a second, you are a lucky girl!
gorgeous couple, lovely photos.